Copyright Policy

This Copyright Policy is effective as of January 1, 2026.

The Ate Local website, software, design, page layouts, graphics, and other original materials are owned by 8-L and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

You retain ownership of the content you submit — reviews, photos, saved lists, and other contributions. By posting content to Ate Local, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with operating and promoting the Service.

Information submitted for business listings — including business name, address, hours, category, description, and photos — is intended to be displayed publicly. Business owners are responsible for ensuring they have the rights to submit any content included in their listing.

Only upload reviews you wrote and photos you own or have permission to share. Do not post copyrighted material — such as menus, promotional images, or logos — that you do not have the right to use. Content that appears to infringe someone else's rights may be removed.

The Ate Local name, logo, and related brand elements are trademarks of 8-L. You may not use them to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation without our prior written permission. Ambassadors and partners may use approved brand materials only in accordance with any guidelines we provide.

• Copying, scraping, or bulk-exporting content from the Service without permission.
• Reusing Ate Local design, code, or brand materials in other products.
• Posting content that infringes someone else's copyright, trademark, or other rights.
• Removing or altering copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.

If you believe content on Ate Local infringes your copyright, please review our DMCA Policy for how to submit a formal notice, or email us directly to raise a concern.

Copyright questions and permission requests can be sent to legal@8-l.com.